Engine: Service and Repair

1. Removed air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove battery cables and battery.
3. Drain cooling system, then disconnect transaxle cooler lines at radiator.
4. Disconnect transaxle fluid level indicator.
5. Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses from engine.
6. Disconnect heater outlet hose from water pump, then heater inlet hose at rear of engine.
7. Remove serpentine belt.
8. Disconnect shift cable linkage and cable from mounting bracket. It may be necessary to place transaxle in low gear.
9. Disconnect accelerator and cruise control cable, if equipped, from throttle linkage.
10. Disconnect A/C pressure switch electrical connector.
11. Disconnect vacuum check valve from power brake booster, then canister purge vacuum line from engine.
12. Disconnect upper engine electrical connectors, then vacuum hose from vacuum reservoir.
13. Raise and support vehicle.
14. Remove front wheel and tire assemblies.
15. Remove righthand splash shield, then oil filter.
16. Disconnect lower engine electrical connectors.
17. Disconnect A/C compressor, leaving hoses and rear bracket attached, then secure compressor out of way.
18. Disconnect exhaust pipe from crossover.
19. Disconnect brake hose bracket at strut, then brake calipers.
20. Disconnect tie rods from strut assemblies.
21. Place suitable engine table under front of vehicle, then lower vehicle enough to place engine and transaxle assembly onto table.
22. Lower table with engine and transaxle assembly, then raise vehicle.
23. Reverse procedure to install.